Picnic Point

Families with children are common here, as 21.2% of the population are under 15, which is much higher than most areas. The typical resident is 39, and the area has far fewer de facto relationships than the state average.

People born overseas make up 22.6% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

A high proportion of residents use a language other than English at home (26.8%), which is among the highest for its level and well above the national figure. Arabic, Greek, and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Faith plays a significant role here, with 64.2% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 22.8%, which is far below both the state and national figures.

The area is highly qualified, with 63.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 27.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than most similar areas.

Earnings are very high, with 37.9% of households making $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical personal weekly income of $963 is also much higher than most areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with rates of long-term health conditions (24.8%) and mental health conditions (5.6%) being lower than most areas.

Caregiving is a common part of life, as 29.3% of people provide unpaid child care, well above the national figure. However, the volunteer rate is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small but stands out for its success, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a typical personal income of $850, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and 69.1% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the country.

Large houses dominate the landscape, with 95% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 40.3% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,817, which is among the highest at this level.

Working from home is very common for 43.9% of the workforce, far above the national average. While most homes have at least one car, the area has a high number of public transport stops.

The population is relatively settled, with 28.5% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is primarily professional, with 26% in professional roles and 17.9% in management. Many residents work in education, health, and construction.

While almost every home is within a short walk of public transport and a park, the area is poorly served for essentials, with very few residents able to walk to groceries or health services.